It seems that Hollywood is starting to catch on to what many viewers already know: Some of the best shows on TV are not on a network; they're streaming over your internet connection. Shows such as House of Cards and Orange Is the New Black from Netflix have been capturing people's imagination for years, although major awards have often eluded them. But in the first months of 2015, one announcement after another pointed toward a sort of streaming content renaissance.

NewspaperDirect Inc. has released a new version of its PressReader app for the iPhone. PressReader users can get XML versions of some 1,480 newspapers and magazines from 93 countries in 44 languages directly on the iPhone and iPod Touch.

The newest version, PressReader 1.3.1, offers users the ability to view articles as graphics or text, play audio, and share articles directly via email, among other features.The PressReader app is free, with articles available either for $0.99 each or via a subscription plan.